3535 N. Hall Street • Dallas, TX 75219 • Tel 214-559-7015 • Fax 214-559-2663

Belmont Village of Turtle Creek

December 2016

Our TeamNancy Sanders

Executive Directornsanders@belmontvillage.com

Arthur MbatiaDirector of Resident Care Services

ambatia@belmontvillage.comKellie Hardesty

Dir. of Activity and MemoryPrograms

khardesty@belmontvillage.comOliver Clayton

Building Engineeroclayton@belmontvillage.com

Aubrey FergusonActivity Programs Coord.

aferguson@belmontvillage.comAlvaro NunezChef Manager

alnunez@belmontvillage.comDan Underwood

Dining Room Managerdunderwood@

belmontvillage.comCandice Stoner

Human Resources GeneralistCnielsen@belmontvillage.com

Lisa MachDirector of Sales

lmach@belmontvillage.comVivian Black

Community Relationsvblack@belmontvillage.com

Karisti ShankleOutside Community Relations

kshankle@belmontvillage.com

A Note From NancyYou can feel the

excitement buildand I am amazedat how quickly thelast month of 2016has arrived. Wealready kicked off

this joyous season with our 3rdAnnual Casino Night. What fun!We thank all of you who madethis night so enjoyable.

Please keep your Decembercalendar close by when theyarrive! We will again join Lee Parkand light Belmont Village at thesame time as we participate inLight Up Lee Park on November29th. Look for Belmont Village toalso sparkle this year! If you’vebeen making your list and“checking it twice,” you can finishthat shopping list on December2nd at our Annual Jingle MingleShop ‘til you drop ChristmasBoutique. We have many uniqueand interesting vendors to providethat special gift. Our SMU Lectureseries continues with a very specialseries, “Legacy of Early TexasArt.” The series is 12/7, 12/14 and12/21 at 10:30 AM in theScreening Room. Please be sure toshare this with friends and family.We are so lucky to host this series!

We also welcome friends andfamilies to join us for our AnnualResident Christmas Family Night

and sing-a-long on December 14th.On Friday, December 23rd, DarrellJames will present a sacredChristmas program. On December28th, please join us for a HanukahService at 5:30 PM in Town Hallalong with a special menu thatevening in Josephine’s Kitchen. Aswe anticipate the year 2017, wewill ring in the new year a littleearly on New Year’s Eve with theDave Washburn Trio at 3 PM inthe Great Room on December 31st.

This year we will begin a newtradition to give back to ourDallas community. We willdonate new unwrapped gift itemsand toys for local families servedby Metrocrest Services. Pleasemake all donations by Thursday,December 15th, and let’s kick thisnew tradition off with a bang.

We have so many events andcelebrations to keep us busyduring the month, but I do notwant this time to fly by withoutsharing with each of you mysincere and heartfelt gratitude forall your support. What a year. Weare so grateful to each and everyone of you for making BelmontVillage your home. I wish you alla blessed Holiday Season and bestwishes for a Happy New Year asdoes the entire Team at BelmontVillage.

Family CaregiverSupport Group

Facilitator - Lisa Shardon1st Tuesday

of each monthat 3 p.m.

in The Center for Learningon the 4th Floor

Family CaregiverSupport Group

Facilitator - Vivian Black3rd Thursday

of each monthat 5:30 p.m.

in The Pool Loungeon the 7th Floor

HappyBirthday

Residents with a birthday thismonth are invited to the

luncheon at noon on Friday,December 16th, along with one

guest. Everyone is invited to attendthe birthday party at 1:30 PM

Employee Birthdays!Dec 1 Dayanara SierraDec 4 Ramon SalcedoDec 5 Melvin LarkDec 5 Aurora GomezDec 6 Ashley MasonDec 6 Krystal ZendejasDec 6 Judith IbeDec 15 Dewanna CrossDec 29 Crystal Escalante

Resident Birthdays!Dec 1 Teena SealeDec 1 Evelyn SmithDec 4 May GrunbaumDec 5 Gary ShaferDec 7 Joyce CurtisDec 9 Felicia BundyDec 14 James GreesonDec 16 Jim GoodsonDec 17 Jack WalkerDec 18 Colleen RudyDec 20 Susan McCallumDec 21 Gene MillsDec 23 Richard AlvenDec 23 Ramona HiteDec 26 Zoila StegerDec 27 Robert CohnDec 30 Elizabeth CalllowayDec 31 Helen Bishop

Resident

Come Join Us ...... on the last Monday of everymonth at 3 p.m. in Town Hall.

Come share your feedback, ideasand concerns. This month’s

Resident Councilmeeting will be cancelled due to

the Holidays, and the nextmeeting will be held onMonday, January 30th.

Secretary- Betty ShelleyVice President- Jean Anthony

President- Jane Kemp

Welc meNew Residents

We will hold a New Resident andFamily Orientation on Tuesday,

December 6th, at 4 p.m.in order to welcome you to

Belmont Village Turtle Creek.We will answer any and all of

the questions you or your familymembers may have! We lookforward to seeing you there!

December 2016OS Off Site/ Outing SR Screening Room MBA ActivityTH Town Hall F4 Center for Learning RSVPB Bistro F7 Pool Lounge

GR Great Room P PoolJK Josephine's Kitchen GA Garden Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Movies are shown daily at3:15 PM and 7:15 PM in theScreening Room. Check theBistro for the Weekly Movie

Schedule!

19:30 TH Cardio

10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 GR Celebration Singers2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese -Kimberly

Nicole4:00 TH Massage with Jen Oxford7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:25 SR Cowboys Vs. Vikings

210:30 TH Big Beats with Carolyn

Dobson12:00 TH Jingle Mingle- Shopping

Boutique

310:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:00 GR Holiday Music with

Norris Perry1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

48:30 OS Church Transportation

11:00 SR First Baptist Dallasicampus services

1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations with

Daryl James

59:15 TH Belmont Balance

10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga3:30 TH Art & Fun with Reena7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

69:30 TH Muscle Matters

10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp4:00 TH New Resident and Family

Orientation7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

79:30 TH Yoga

10:30 SR SMU CAPE Series- Early TexasArt

11:00 OS Dallas Historical Society:Rosemary Rumbley

2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Current Events with Randy

Mayeux5:00 GR Uptown Violins: Holiday Recital

89:30 TH Cardio

10:30 TH Big Think!1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training1:30 TH OnSite Dermatology2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - TBA5:30 TH “Alzheimer’s Research

Update” with Dr. Rossetti7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

99:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit1:00 OS Shopping Outing2:00 TH Pilates3:00 GR Poetry, Wine & Cheese

with Molly

1010:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:00 GR Holiday Music with Art

Stern1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

118:30 OS Church Transportation

11:00 SR First Baptist Dallas icampusservices

1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations with Park

Cities Baptist Church7:30 SR Cowboys Vs. Giants

129:15 TH Belmont Balance

10:30 TH Discussion with RabbiWolk

1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga3:00 GR The Noteables perform-

Park Cities Baptist Church7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

139:30 TH Muscle Matters

10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp5:00 GR The Hunt Carolers

Perform7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

149:30 TH Yoga

10:30 SR SMU CAPE Series- EarlyTexas Art

10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates4:00 TH Miracle Ear7:00 TH Group Games

159:30 TH Cardio

10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet

Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - TBA7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

169:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 P Aqua Fit9:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines

10:30 TH Big Beats with CarolynDobson

12:00 JK Birthday Lunch2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Garden Therapy with Susan

1710:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring

1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Craft with Emery7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

188:30 OS Church Transportation

11:00 SR First Baptist Dallasicampus services

12:00 SR Cowboys Vs. Tampa Bay1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations with

UPUMC

199:15 TH Belmont Balance

10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga3:30 TH Art & Fun with Reena7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

209:30 TH Muscle Matters

10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 GR Holiday Party with Marty!1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

219:30 TH Yoga

10:30 SR SMU CAPE Series- EarlyTexas Art

1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates4:30 JK Family Holiday Dinner7:00 TH Group Games7:00 GR Christmas Carol Sing A Long

229:30 TH Cardio

10:30 TH Big Think!1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese -Judy

Moore7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

239:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit1:00 OS Shopping Outing2:00 TH Pilates3:00 GR Sacred Christmas Music

with Daryl James

Christmas Eve 2410:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring

1:15 OS Walk in the Park7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:30 Chanukah Begins

Christmas 258:30 OS Church Transportation

11:00 JK Christmas Dinner11:00 SR First Baptist Dallas

icampus services1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations

269:15 TH Belmont Balance

10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:30 SR Cowboys Vs. Lions

279:30 TH Muscle Matters

10:30 OS A Season of Merrimentand Melody: Christmasat the White House

1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

289:30 TH Yoga

10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates5:30 TH Chanukah Service7:00 TH Group Games

299:30 TH Cardio1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet

Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - TBA7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

309:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit

12:00 JK Birthday Lunch1:00 OS Shopping Outing2:00 TH Pilates

New Year’s Eve 3110:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring

1:15 OS Walk in the Park3:00 GR New Year’s Eve Bash

with The Dave WashburnTrio

7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

M nth

mployeeof the

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Edward Weathersby

Edward has been with ourTurtle Creek family from theday we opened our doors. He

is a driver and Valet and isrespected and admired by theresidents and his coworkers

alike. Management can counton Edward for his leadership

and expertise in all areas of hisjob. He can always be foundwith a smile and a positiveattitude. He is dependable,

patient, warm, andprofessional. According to JaneKemp, he “gives the best hugs”around. We would all be lostwithout Edward. THANK YOUfor choosing to be part of our

Turtle Creek team!!!

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Thanks to all of the families whoattended our family meeting. It was asuccessful night. I appreciate all yourideas and input and am excited forthe implementation of yoursuggestions. If you were unable toattend the meeting and have ideas forcommunication best practices andtopic ideas for next year, please feelfree to call or email me.

Circle of Friends had a wonderfulouting and enjoyed autumn at theArboretum. They were also able tostay and enjoy a nice lunch. We willcontinue to plan future outings so ifanyone has any ideas where theirloved ones want to go in thecommunity, let us know.

Casino Night was a big hit.Residents and families alike enjoyedthe festivities and wonderful food.

Everyone got a big kick out of thephoto booth and got some greatsnapshots.

I hope everyone enjoyed theThanksgiving holiday! I am verythankful I get to share meaningfulexperiences with the residents,families and staff every day hereat Belmont.

Hope you are all looking forwardto a busy December. We have a lot offun events planned.

Jim Baird and Michalyn

SAFETY DURING THEWINTER MONTHS

The winter months can makelife challenging for everyone. Hereare some helpful tips forpreventing common winterdangers that the elderlypopulation face:

• Avoid Slipping on Ice Icy,snowy roads and sidewalksmake it easy to slip and fall.Often these falls cause majorinjuries such as hip and wristfractures, head trauma andmajor lacerations. Make sureto wear shoes with goodtraction and non-skid soles.

• Dress for Warmth Coldtemperatures can lead tofrostbite and hypothermia - acondition where the bodytemperature dips too low.Going outside? Dress inlayers and wear warm socks,a heavy coat, a warm hat,gloves and a scarf (to coveryour mouth and protect yourlungs). In very coldtemperatures, cover allexposed skin.

• Fight WintertimeDepression Because it can bedifficult and dangerous to getaround, many seniors haveless contact with othersduring cold months. To helpavoid feelings of lonelinessand isolation, familymembers should check in onseniors as often as possible;even a short, daily phone callcan make a big difference.

• Check the Car Drivingduring the winter can behazardous for anyone, but itis especially dangerous forolder people. Get your carserviced before wintertimehits. Checking things like theoil, tires, battery and wiperscan make a big difference onwinter roads.

Wintertime certainly poseschallenges for seniors, but with abit of planning and awareness,you will stay healthy andexperience the joys of springtimesoon enough.

Turtle Creek Memories

Dolories & Ginnie at The Arboretum The Junior League Singers Veterans Luncheon

Real Men know how to Cook! Poetry with Molly! Paula in The Bistro!

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